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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-09-19-TCC-min.pdf 101 TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE September 19, 1957 Members present Cheever, Gustin, Poehler, Pullen Representatives Viano and Foster, Chamber of Commerce; Hanson, League of Women Voters; Overton, Glenn, Cutter, Student Council at H S ; Borselli and Kyle, Promenaders The meeting was called to order by chairman, Mr Gustin at 8 15 p.m Mr Foster reported that YANKEE Jack Frost of Yanjee Homecoming had three sugges- HOMECOMING tions for additions to the Lexington April 19 pro- gram 1) Name the morning breakfast "Yankee Home- coming Breakfast" 2) Set a time for the arrival in Lexington for the caravan. of covered wagons from the west 3) Restage the battle on the Lexington Green There was no objection to the first, the second can be arranged, and the third was deemed impossible ll Mr Viano, speaking as president of Rotary,announced that the Rotary will assume sponsorship of a Patriot' s Ball for adults the evening of April 19th Mrs. Pullen will be the channel through which inquiries about Yankee Homecoming will be directed Mr Foster said that the C of C will receive a plaque saying Lexington will be the "kick-off" for Yankee Homecoming, and national publicity frow Mr Frost' s office will start within 3 or 4 weeks The young students present were briefed on plans and ideas for Aprii ly and UN Day The Promenaders were asked to consider a Patriot' s Ball, and the choos- ing and crowning of a Queen The Student Council will consider hosting high school bands invited to march on the 19th, and invite Lexington graduates back for the "homecoming" The essay contest idea interested them, and they suggest that the contest be open to 9-12 grades UN assembly ideas were discussed. The Students then left soon after 9 and will return when their groups have discussed these ideas and arrived at some conclusions Mr Poehler reported that he had cleared the essay contest idea with both Mr Smith and Miss McIntyre who approved of the contest and the prize of a trip to the U N for the boy and girl winners 102 Mrs Hanson reported that the LWV cannot assume U N Day the leadership in raising funds for the essay contest I , prize, but can contribute S10 and woman-power to plan details of the contest with school personnel She will contact Miss McIntyre . Mr. Viano will ask Rotary to undertake raising the money for the prize Cost estimates place the figure around $150 for three, round trip by train, one night at a New. York hotel and reasonable daily meals Mr Viano will report on Rotary' s willingness to raise the money at the next meeting. Responsibility for the young people on the trip was discussed, and the group present agreed that Mr Poehler will ask Miss McIntyre if she would like to accompany the winners . Further plans for U.N. Day were discussed Mr Poehler will see to library displays Mrs Pullen re- ported an idea submitted by Mrs Pfaff that local resi- dents who have worked abroad in constructive U.N and related projects be invited to speak to local adult groups to further understanding of the many positive accomplishments in international friendship and aid. Although it was felt it is too late this year to arrange such, it was agreed this is an important and appealing method to reach and interest adult audiences The com- mittee members agreed to work on this idea during the year, possibly to set up a sort of local speakers ' bureau and suggest that local organizations might like to call upon these speakers for U N. Day meetings in their groups next fall In conclusion it was agreed that the minutes of these meetings be sent to members of the committee Doris Pullen, Secretary Pro Tem L.